While we are hard at work on some major projects and enhancements at , Alissa and I are loving this creative couple kick our column seems to be on. This week's creative couple hails from Tennessee, had their wedding featured on the cover of the premi...

It's been awhile since our last bracelet DIY. I don't know about you, but our wrists have been begging for another colorful addition for months now. So after playing with some materials that were already on hand, we've created a tutorial for a braide...

1000 Calories per day is only suitable for a small framed woman who engages in minimal amounts of exercise. This is a very low level of calories, and it would be more advisable to follow a nutritionally-balanced program such as .

The Happiest Mix Ever!!! I dare you to listen to this mix and not be happy. 13 tracks of pure happiness:
Supergrass, Noah and the Whale, and the Avett Brothers.
by Kyle Heiskala and Kevin Moran
If you like this check out the new Ultimate Happy Mix!!...

Let's just cut to the chase, shall we? I saw this Nutella Pound Cake recipe in this month's and had to make it. I decided to double the recipe which I almost always do with this sort of treat. Things baked in loaf pans freeze well and it is so li...

I'm meeting a new friend for lunch today. And an old friend for line-dancing tonight. And I'm feeling rather spoiled about it all. I mean, moms shouldn't have TWO social events on the calendar for the same day, should we?

YogaTailor is an online resource for Custom DVD-quality Yoga Videos and Yoga Exercise Downloads. YogaTailor creates custom yoga sessions based on user's time available and ability. The videos adapt based on user' progress.

Some people get excited by a football game or a new pair of shoes, but for me it is finding fresh cake yeast at my local grocery store. I haven't played with fresh yeast since I was in culinary school many years ago. I certainly hadn't tested the rec...

Anyone can whistle or sing their favorite Disney song, but for every 'Under the Sea' and 'A Whole New World,' there are dozens of orphaned tunes that never made it into their respective film. Too bad, since many of these are really catchy, unfortunat...

...A guy goes into a nice restaurant bar wearing a shirt open at the
collar and is met by a bouncer who tells him he must wear a necktie to
gain admission. So the guy goes out to his car and he looks around for
a necktie and discovers that he just do...

Almonds, cooked oatmeal, bananas and yogurt meet up in your blender for a power breakfast. Drink this Banana Oatmeal Smoothie before your morning exercise routine and you'll have the energy you need to get through your workout.

Can you believe 2011 is almost over? Where did the year go? 2011 was a pretty great year, especially for this little blog of mine. Over the last 12 months, we have picked up lots of new friends along the

One more view of a collection before I share my annual trends post on Monday. Another designer on my to-check list? Jenny Packham. Out of all the wedding gown designers, Jenny stands out in my mind as the only designer who has a signature style. Reme...

Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort meal for Mandi and me. We make it when it has been a rough day, or on a Sunday night to relax. It is very easy to make, super addicting when you eat it, and the best thing is there are always leftovers to bring ...

[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Ramen in the U.S. has come a long way. Once known only in its 10-for-a-dollar instant-lunch form&mdash;a staple of offices and dorm rooms all around the '80s and '90s&mdash;high-end real ramen shops are springing up ...

Twice is the best way to get clothes
you love at prices you can afford. And if your closet is overflowing
(and whose isn't?), Twice can find a new home for your clothes, and help
you earn a little money at the same time.

I know what you're thinking: "What if I attached a faucet to a watermelon and filled it with spiked watermelon juice so party guests could serve themselves right from the melon?" Well, my husband finally turned that dream into a...

Shibori is a Japanese term for methods of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing. In Japan, the earliest known example of cloth dyed with the shibori technique dates back to the 8th century where indigo was the main d...

Some very talented little bunnies have been sending me their DIY and creations! I love seeing your repurposed T-shirts and hearing how excited you are to show them off at the gym! There is nothing better than feeling fabulous and confident in your ...

"So when the cat has got your tongue, there's no need for dismay! Just summon up this word and then you've got a lot to say! Pick out those eighteen consonants and sixteen vowels as well, And put them in an order which is very hard to spell…" -Superc...

And I'm not even kidding! Easiest. Recipe. Ever! Thanks to my sweet brother, Ramon, who recently came for a visit, I've finally learned to make this delicious recipe for homemade Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François....

I love carbonara. It's fast, simple and cheap, yet very filling, warm and comforting. I generally don't like it when I get it at a restaurant which is surprising to me because it is so easy to make! Today we used bacon rather than pancetta for a f...

First: watch the video. Japanese artist paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the f...

Home Acne Treatments not only work well, but they save money. They can also be less abrasive than marketed cleansers. Let's be real, fighting acne is a pain, but these 7 homemade acne cleansers are safe for your skin, easy on the wallet, and just ove...

Ever get a sudden, inexplicably irresistible desire for karaoke? Maybe you like the music of a song but can't stand the lead singer? Here's how to use remove the vocals from most music tracks in a few simple steps.